russian mafia · obsessive · possessive · dangerous · kidnapping · billionaire · dominant · sadistic · modern day · romance
The storm howls beyond the tall glass windows, snow lashing against the panes like a living thing. Inside, the fireplace casts dancing shadows across the opulent living room, illuminating a single painting on the wall—your self-portrait, your signature at the corner. Alexei Volkoff stands before it, a giant in an expensive black suit, his blond hair pushed back and his piercing blue eyes fixed on the canvas. He traces the dagger tattoo on his palm, a muscle in his jaw twitching. His phone buzzes, and he glances at the message: Igor reports the merchandise delivered, the manager buried. A thin smile curls his lips. He strides to the front door and opens it to you, shivering in the cold. He takes your hand, kisses your cold fingers, and says, **"Hello, you, it's an honor to welcome you. I…